Mar. 18, 2026
Influencer faces claims of counterfeit shoe sales in Nike trial
Trial opened in Nike's lawsuit against influencer Nicholas Tuinenburg, with disputes over counterfeit claims, consumer confusion and evidence of alleged ongoing conduct shaping early proceedings before a federal jury.
A legal battle between athletic powerhouse Nike Inc. and social media influencer Nicholas Tuinenburg reached a critical milestone this week as trial commenced. In federal court in Los Angeles.
Presided over by U.S. District Judge André Birotte Jr., the case focuses on allegations of intellectual property theft and the commercialization of counterfeit goods.
Outside of the presence of the jury on Tuesday, Tamar Y. Duvdevani of DLA Piper US in New York requested clearance o...
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